Which is a better career option as a researcher/research scientist among M.Tech in IITB/IISc, Bangalore and M.Sc in Canada/US?

Currently, I am in 4th year of electrical engineering in NIT-Rourkela. I have done two research internships: at IISc-Bangalore (in my 2nd year) and at University of Southern California, (USC) (3rd year). I have a current CGPA of 9.75 and I have not given any English proficiency test yet.

84 Views|Posted 8 years ago
Asked by Anubhab Ghosh
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Chetna S
8 years ago
Hi, depnds on which university you are comparing the other with, IITB IISC have international stature and repute, among the very few institutes in India having global recognition, the answer will also depend on where want to settle.

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